The government of Brazil has created 10 new Indigenous territories, after protesters urged action at the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém, the BBC reports.
The designation means the areas, including one in part of the Amazon, will have their culture and environment protected under Brazilian law – though this is not always enforced.
The move follows similar actions from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose government recognized Indigenous possession of 11 territories last year. The latest measure formalized through a presidential decree.
It comes as thousands have protested at the UN’s annual climate conference, with some carrying signs reading “demarcation now.”
